Travel to San Marino to backpack, study, intern, volunteer, work, or live as a digital nomad, expat or emigrant?

Backpacking or travelling in San Marino?

• Perhaps not a country for a week-long backpacking trip, but a great place for a day trip or a long weekend away. You can wander through narrow streets, explore castles and probably break your own record for ‘smallest country ever visited’.
• Activities to spot: climb the three towers of San Marino; stroll through the old city centre; visit the Museum of Torture; admire fossil dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum; cycle or hike Monte Titano; climb to the top of Guaita - the oldest fortress in San Marino; zip-line through San Marino Adventure Park.
• Animals to spot: golden eagle, red squirrels, foxes, long-eared owls, pine martens, lizards, red Milan bird.
• Food to spot: torta tre monti, bustengo, faggioli con le Cozze, erbazzone, nidi Di rondine, piadina.

Studying in San Marino?

• San Marino is like studying in an open-air museum, but at the same time there is not much to choose from - namely one university with a limited number of study programs.
• Study cities: well, San Marino..
• Language: Italian.

Internships in San Marino?

• In such a small country you can't expect a huge amount of choice. For example, you can do an internship at a consulate, at a school or in the tourism industry.
• Competencies: hospitality, intercultural skills, Italian language skills and flexibility.

Volunteering in San Marino?

• There is little to be found in terms of volunteer work in San Marino... Your best chance is via websites where private individuals are looking for help, but you are better off looking in Italy.

Working in San Marino?

• Just like the country, the labor market is also small, but if you have professional experience in tourism, IT or retail, there are opportunities.

Working as a digital nomad in San Marino?

• San Marino is not exactly a digital nomad hotspot, but it has its charm. With good internet connections and picturesque surroundings, you can be productive here for quite a while (in between sightseeing, of course).

Living in San Marino?

• Living in San Marino means living in a small and friendly country with a low crime rate and a relaxed lifestyle. It is popular with expats because of its strong economy, relatively low costs and favourable tax system. However, be prepared for the daily chatter of tourists as they move through the streets.
• Education: Expect Italian schools, which are generally of good quality.
• Expat community: A small expat community, focused mainly on the hospitality and business sectors.
• Safety: San Marino is extremely safe, and crime is almost non-existent. Your biggest danger will probably be tripping over a pavement.
• Culture: The culture is heavily influenced by Italy, but with a unique San Marino twist. There are many festivals and traditional events to be found.
• Health insurance: San Marino has good health care, but make sure you have your own comprehensive health insurance.

Stories, tips and experiences from San Marino